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IndiaApr 23, 2025

5 major decisions taken by the Indian government after the Pahalgam attack

After the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has taken 5 major decisions against Pakistan, including closing the Attari-Wagah border and cancelling the visas of Pakistanis who came to India. Those who had received visas from Pakistan to come to India have been asked to leave India within 48 hours. Along with this, it has been decided to suspend the Indus Water Treaty signed in 1960 with immediate effect. Under this, the water of India-Indus, Chenab and Jhelum can stop Pakistan. Apart from this, India has asked the army to be on high alert.
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IndiaApr 23, 2025

Lieutenant Vinay Narwal dies in Pahalgam terror attack

Among those killed in yesterday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, 26-year-old Indian Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a resident of Haryana, also died. He had been married just 7 days ago. He had gone to Kashmir for a holiday with his wife. Narwal originally hailed from Karnal city of Haryana. He had joined the Navy three years ago. Vinay Narwal was the only son in his family. He has a younger sister, who is preparing for UPSC. After the Pahalgam attack, a picture is being shared on social media, in which a woman is sitting silently next to a dead body on the ground. This photo is
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IndiaApr 23, 2025

PM Modi returns to India after terrorist attack in Pahalgam

PM Modi returned to New Delhi this morning after canceling his Saudi Arabia trip late at night after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. According to the news, as a stern signal to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane did not use Pakistan's airspace while returning from Saudi Arabia to New Delhi and instead landed in India from Gujarat over the Arabian Sea, while PM Modi's plane passed through Pakistan's airspace while going to Saudi Arabia. It is noteworthy that 27 people were killed and more than 20 people were injured in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and
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IndiaApr 23, 2025

Government will bring back Punjabis stranded in Jammu and Kashmir safely: Bhagwant Mann

All political parties of the state, including the Chief Minister of Punjab, have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. CM Mann Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab is also a big tourism place. Tourists from home and abroad come here too and for their safety, orders have been given to increase the deployment of police personnel at all the tourist places of the state. He also said that Punjabis stranded in Jammu and Kashmir will be brought back safely. At the same time, Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal termed the attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam as
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IndiaApr 22, 2025

PM Modi Collaborating with U.S. to Harm Indian Farmers, Claims Sarwan Singh Pandher

Farmers in Punjab have expressed strong opposition to the visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance to India. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher accused the Indian government of secretly planning an agreement with the U.S. that could lead to significant losses for the people of India, particularly farmers. In response, various units of the All India Kisan Sabha organized protests in villages across Ludhiana and Malerkotla districts, raising slogans such as 'JD Vance Go Back' and 'India is Not for Sale.' Effigies of Vance were also burned during the protests. The farmers argued that the ongoing tr
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IndiaApr 22, 2025

More Than 20 Tourists Killed in Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir

A major terrorist attack targeting tourists occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday afternoon. More than 20 people were killed, and dozens of others were injured, with many in serious condition. Reports suggest that the terrorists asked the tourists for their names before opening fire. Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. In response to the incident, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has departed for Srinagar to assess the situation and will hold a high-level meeting with officials to discuss the aftermath.
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IndiaApr 22, 2025

US Vice President JD Vance Visits India, Highlights Strengthening Ties

US Vice President JD Vance is currently on an official visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since taking office. He arrived in New Delhi on Monday, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children. Upon arrival, Vance was accorded a ceremonial guard of honor at the airport. Following the welcome, Vance and his family visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, where they spent about an hour exploring the site. On the first day of his visit, Vice President Vance also held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Tuesday, Vance traveled to Jaipur, Rajasthan, wher
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IndiaApr 18, 2025

Amritpal Singh’s Detention Extended for Another Year

The Punjab government has extended the detention of Amritpal Singh, Member of Parliament (MP) from Khadoor Sahib and leader of the ‘Waris Punjab De’ organization, under the National Security Act (NSA) at Assam’s Dibrugarh jail for an additional year. This decision follows the state government’s recent move to transfer nine of Amritpal’s associates to Punjab jails without extending their NSA detention. Amritpal Singh has been in custody since April 2023. Despite being in jail, Amritpal secured a resounding victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, representing the Khadoor Sahib consti
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IndiaApr 17, 2025

NIA Takes Over Investigation into Grenade Attack on Manoranjan Kalia's Residence

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the grenade attack on the residence of former Punjab cabinet minister and BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia. The case was previously being investigated by the Punjab Police. According to reports, an NIA team visited Jalandhar on Wednesday, where they collected several pieces of evidence and examined the scene of the incident. They also visited Jalandhar Police Station No. 3, where the accused are currently in custody. Sources indicate that the NIA has registered a separate FIR and is now leading the investigation.

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CanadaAug 05, 2026

Toronto sees three apartment fires in one day; two killed, four injured

Three separate apartment fires were reported across Toronto on Tuesday, leaving two people dead and four others, including two children, injured. According to officials, the first fire broke out at around 3:15 a.m. on the eighth floor of a 19-storey apartment building near Ontario Street and St. James Avenue. Toronto Fire Services' preliminary investigation suggests the blaze was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike. Four members of the same family, including children aged 12 and 14, suffered burn injuries and were rushed to hospital by Toronto Paramedic Services. Later that morning,
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IndiaAug 05, 2026

BJP Punjab expands organisational team, appoints Tajinder Singh Bittu as state vice-president

The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expanded its organisational structure ahead of the next Punjab Assembly election, appointing Tajinder Singh Bittu as a state vice-president. According to the party's organisational announcement, Bittu's appointment is part of a broader restructuring aimed at strengthening the BJP's leadership team across the state. The party has been assigning experienced leaders to key organisational roles as it prepares for the upcoming election. Bittu, a former Congress leader, has previously been active in Punjab politics before taking on responsibili
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BCAug 05, 2026

Two men charged after violent robbery of 75-year-old man in Vancouver

Vancouver Police say two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the violent robbery of a 75-year-old man that occurred last week in the city's Downtown Eastside. Police had earlier released surveillance video as part of the investigation. According to the Vancouver Police Department, officers on patrol near East Hastings Street and Jackson Avenue arrested the first suspect without incident on July 30 after recognizing him in the area. A second suspect was taken into custody on Aug. 2 after officers responded to a report of an unknown person inside a residence. Police identified
CanadaAug 05, 2026

Canada, U.S. expected to resume talks on steel and aluminum export cap amid tariff dispute

Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators are expected to resume discussions on a proposal that would place a cap on Canadian steel and aluminum exports to the United States in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The proposal is being considered as both countries seek to resolve a trade dispute before Aug. 19, when U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to impose a new 50 per cent tariff on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian steel and aluminum exports. The two sides also discussed the proposal last October. Those talks were suspended aft
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BCJul 31, 2026

New Westminster police officers help rescue 15 residents from apartment fire

New Westminster Police Department officers helped rescue 15 residents from a burning apartment building Thursday evening after spotting smoke while working nearby, according to the police department. Police said officers were in the 800 block of 5th Avenue at about 6 p.m. when they became aware of the fire. As they approached the building, they saw several older adults leaning out of windows to avoid the smoke. According to a New Westminster Police Department news release, officers entered the building alongside crews from New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service and assisted 15 residents to sa